top of page

All Posts


Supporting a Loved One with BPD: Boundaries, Connection, and Compassion
Living with or caring for someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be deeply challenging — and deeply humanizing. BPD is...

emmaflick3
Jul 93 min read


Challenging Behavior Is Communication: Here’s How to Listen
When someone hits, yells, runs away, shuts down, or refuses to cooperate, it’s easy to label the behavior as “defiant,”...

emmaflick3
May 282 min read


Living as an Undiagnosed Autistic Woman—And How It Shaped Me
Growing up, I didn't know there was something fundamentally different about how I experienced the world. Sure, I was quirky—but so are...

emmaflick3
May 217 min read


Co-Regulation Before Self-Regulation: What We're Still Getting Wrong
There’s a phrase we hear all the time in behavior support: “They need to learn how to self-regulate.” And it’s true—emotional regulation...

emmaflick3
May 142 min read


What Fostering Taught Me About Love, Limits, and Lasting Change
Disclaimer: This is a personal reflection based on childhood experiences. All names and identifying details have been changed to protect...

emmaflick3
Apr 233 min read


What Is a Behavior Support Plan—and How Can It Actually Help?
Understanding Behavior: Support Services for Developmental Disabilities If you’ve ever supported someone with challenging...

emmaflick3
Apr 232 min read
bottom of page